Chief Inspector

FTAI Aviation LLC; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

FTAI Aviation USA in Miami seeks a Chief Inspector to oversee inspection teams across MRO operations, ensuring all inspections align with OEM data and FAA requirements for continued airworthiness. You will manage cross‑functional workflows, coordinate with engineering and operations, and drive quality and safety standards on the shop floor.

The role requires leadership of root-cause analyses, enforcement of robust quality systems, and mentoring staff to uphold reliability and on‑time performance

Qualifications

• Airframe and Powerplant License under part 65.
• 10+ years of experience in MRO.
• 5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Ability to read, understand and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Ascertain that inspections are performed on completed work prior to return to service.
• Track work-in-progress and monitor department performance metrics.
• Set, track and improve department performance metrics and goals.
• Submit reports of serious defects or recurring unairworthy conditions per FAA guidance.
• Ensure work outside the repair station location complies with Repair Station Manual.
• Develop policies and procedures for maintenance and inspection programs.
• Ensure quality systems and procedures are properly implemented and effective.
• Communicate effectively with all employee levels and customer service as needed.
• Lead root cause analysis for nonconformances and audit corrective actions.
• Oversee staff performance, training, and development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English language

Job description

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Chief Inspector

Manager Miami, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1206

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns andmaintainscommercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective,

significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jetaircraftwhich oftenfacilitatesthe acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore. Dubai, UnitedKingdomand Ireland.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Chief Inspector is responsible for the oversight of the assigned Inspection teams at FTAI Aviation USA locations, MRO, ETC, and EMT, performing preliminary, hidden-damage, in-process, and/or final Inspections.

The Chief Inspector oversees and authorizes the return to service functions on all civil aviation articles in accordance with the current technical data provided in the OEM for continued airworthiness, operator technical data, service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, government and industry standard practices, and other data acceptable and/or approved by the FAA.

Responsibilities:

• Ascertain that all inspections are performed on all completed work before it is approved for return to service, by an approved employees as per the Repair Station's roster.
• Responsible for the WIP tracking and monitoring with in department .
• Set, track, and improve department performance Metrics and Goals.
• Submit reports of serious defects or recurring un-airworthy conditions in accordance with the procedures described in this manual and in 14 CFR 145. 221.
• Ensure that workaccomplishedoutside the repair station's fixed location is performedin accordance withthe Repair Station Manual.
• Establish and modify the policies, procedures, instructions, and information for the elements of the Company's maintenance and inspection programs, including the identification and management of the interactions between processes, to assure that aircraft, engines and appliances are acquired and maintained in an airworthy condition in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Ensure all quality systems and procedures are properly implemented and effective.
• Communicate efficiently with all employee levels and CustomerServiceas necessary.
• Participatein special projects asdeemedvaluable to the Department and Company.
• Support the review and approval of self-evaluations for new capabilities, maintain the Capability List as delineated in the Repair Station Manual.
• Oversee and plan employees' performance, training, and development.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis for nonconformances and audit corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• Airframe and Powerplant License under part 65
• 10+ years of Experience in MRO.
• 5+ years of Experience in a Supervisory or Leadership role.
• Understand, read, and speak English.
• Strong leadership and communication skills .

Job Demands:

Work is performed in a Shop environment and requires the ability to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs. regularly; to manipulate up to 100lbs. with assistance . Must be able to bend, stoop, climb to reach materials, and work in a noisy environment.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.